President and CEO

President and CEO

Reports to: Chapter Chairman and Board of Directors Overview

Founded in 1950, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association with 67 chapters representing more than 23,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms. ABC’s Massachusetts Chapter (ABC MA) was established in 1968, and represents commercial general and specialty construction contractors and firms that support them throughout Massachusetts.

ABC promotes free enterprise and the merit shop philosophy, which holds that all construction contracts should be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, regardless of labor affiliation. Current ABC MA membership stands at 485 members.

ABC MA founded and operates the Gould Construction Institute (GCI), a state licensed private occupational school that provides construction training to ABC members and the industry at large. ABC MA also established Building Mass Careers, a workforce-focused not-for-profit organization that works in conjunction with ABC MA and GCI to promote construction careers.

President and CEO

The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Chapter and is responsible for the overall management and operation of ABC MA and for implementing the agenda and directives of the Board of Directors.

The Chapter President provides both strategic and operational leadership. The Chapter President sets strategic priorities with the Board of Directors and is responsible for their implementation. The Chapter President manages the staff and the association’s daily operations, oversees the budget, drives membership, ABC image and advocates for free enterprise, the merit shop philosophy and fair competition. The Chapter President is the chief spokesperson for ABC MA.

Position Expectations:

To help us achieve our strategic priorities, we seek a Chapter President who is an energetic, positive, and team-driven leader who brings the following strengths:

• Motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Strong business operations, financial management, and program management background.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to jump in and help wherever needed.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and build consensus.
• Customer service mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including social media, tailored to suit different key audiences.
• Trusted communicator who earns respect through clear, confident oral and written communication.
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented, delivering polished work even under tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build consensus and stimulate a positive and supportive workplace culture.
• Awareness of organizational dynamics and resourcefulness in solving challenges by engaging the right people.
• Fluent and comfortable in government and politics.
• Appreciation for, and commitment to, ABC’s mission of free enterprise and promoting and advancing the merit shop philosophy.
• Possesses the self-confidence and sense of purpose to be comfortable advocating for ABC and its members in all situations, including among detractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Board of Directors to set strategic direction, develop policies, and ensure the chapter achieves its mission and goals.
• Operational Management: Oversee all chapter functions, including finance, membership, employee relations, communications, marketing, and technology, ensuring efficient and ethical operations.
• Membership Support: Support initiatives for member recruitment, retention, and engagement. Work with the membership director to ensure the chapter provides significant value to its diverse membership.
• Financial Oversight: Prepare and manage annual budget, oversee purchasing, control expenses, and ensure sound financial management and reporting. Ensure the Chapter treasurer has all necessary information.
• Government Advocacy & Representation: Serve as the public face of the chapter, promoting the ABC, the merit shop philosophy and free enterprise before local and state government, including testifying before the Massachusetts Legislature and other governmental bodies. Oversee the work of the ABC MA contract lobbyist and support where needed.
• Staff Supervision: Hire, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate chapter staff, fostering a strong internal organization.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure the chapter and its activities comply with ABC MA bylaws and board directives, as well as national ABC bylaws, standards and requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Chief liaison to the Chair and Board of Directors, ensuring that they are kept abreast of all relevant and pertinent information and developments affecting the Chapter.

• Overall liaison to all committees, communicating with the designated direct staff liaisons to ensure the committees are functioning properly and carrying out their goals.

• Establishes an effective organizational structure for the Chapter staff and applicable administrative policies.

• Sets overall office policies and procedures for both ABC and GCI staff, in consult with GCI President.

• Works with the GCI President to ensure appropriate alignment and collaboration on shared initiatives. Works with the Building Mass Careers executive director in a similar vein.

• Chief spokesperson of the Chapter with the media, the government and industry. Oversees work of communications consultant.

• Registers to lobby on behalf of the Chapter, working in conjunction with ABC MA’s contract lobbyist, and is active in our government affairs representation.

• Supports political activities, including PAC fundraising as well as member- hosted fundraisers. Attends political events as needed.

• Assists members as needed and as is appropriate with issues as they arise and works to maintain a high standard of member service among all staff members.

• Attends Chapter and National meetings and events and represents the chapter at various external events.

Affiliated Organizations/Responsibilities

• ABC Building Our Future Scholarship –Administrator/Overseer
• Building Mass Careers – Board Member
• Gould Construction Institute – Board Member (Non-voting)
• ABC MA Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Group – ABC MA representative to the Board of Directors

Skills/Requirements:

Computer/Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, public policy, construction management, or related field. Other degrees may be considered in conjunction with experience.

Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in an association, nonprofit organization, construction-related business, or trade organization. Demonstrated experience in managing staff, budgets, operations, and external relations.

Driving Requirement. Valid driver’s license required for operating company or personal vehicle for work. or Valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the willingness/ability to use personal vehicle during employment.

Weekend or Overnight for Work. Ability to work nights and/or weekends on occasion as it relates to affiliation and/or membership needs. Business travel (e.g., approximately 10%) will be required for member visits, association events, and other work-related or networking activities, as needed.

Work Environment:

• This role is primarily performed in a standard office setting and typical office working conditions.
• ABC supports flexible work schedules to accommodate a healthy work-life balance. This position is primarily in-person, but ABC supports a coordinated hybrid option to allow remote work (1-2 days per week).
• On occasion, work may also be conducted at off-site locations such as construction sites, industry events, or partner facilities. These environments may involve variable weather or other travel-related considerations.

Physical Demands:

ABC employees must be able to:

• Move throughout the office or other work locations, including prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Hear and understand verbal communication at normal speaking levels, with or without assistance, and communicate clearly in person and over the phone via virtual meetings.
• Visually read and interpret information on computer screens, printed documents, and visual aids both near and far, including distinguishing colors whennecessary.
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer, handle documents, and control office equipment.
• Occasionally stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, as required by the task or location.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds (e.g., delivery boxes, office supplies).
• On occasion, visiting construction sites or outdoor locations, which may involve walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and standing for extended periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

ABC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. ABC is equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is subject to standard pre-employment screening, which may include one or more of the following: a background check, drug screening, employment and reference verification, degree/license validation, and a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, as applicable. Offers of employment will be contingent on the successful completion of any required screenings and pre- employment procedures.·